We stayed the last two nights at a bed and breakfast in Killarney Ireland. Killarney is in the Kingdom of Kerry. Yes, they really call it that. So far our time here has been my favorite.

Yesterday we had a leisurely morning and then went on the Gap of Dunloe Tour. The tour company coached us out to the end of the main road a ways out into nowhere and dropped us off. We then had the option of hiring a horse and trap or to go on foot through the gap some 9km. Too bad when we arrived we did NOT have the option. There was no one to hire to take us the distance! Thankfully we talked to a lady in a little deli who gave someone a call to take us through.

It was really spectacular. The scenery was beautiful. It was rocky and craggy. 🙂 The guide explained to us his sheep farming business along the way. In fact we learned from him that his family has had the color orange to tag the sheep  for the last 25+ years. Huh. He was great company. Eden had a wonderful time the whole way!

We had a chance to roam around a bit and then we boarded a boat that motored us across 3 lakes and 2 rivers to Ross Castle. It was pretty cold. The weather was great so I do not know how people stay comfortable on the days the weather is only so-so.

In the afternoon we made some short stops at Torc waterfall and Muckross House. It was nice but we are spoiled in the NW with beautiful waterfalls so it wasn’t so impressive. Then we walked around Muckross House, a fancy-shmancy manor from the 1800s. At the end of the day we had a big bowl of “toffee” (dulce de leche) dessert with whipped cream and graham cracker and banana. People serve up some seriously strong desserts here. Chad also picked out a very yummy goat cheese salad. It had balsamic and peppers and lettuce. Oh it was so good. We had a great day.